Stonehenge & Windsor Castle – Private Tour for Southampton Cruise Passengers
- 8–9 hours
- Moderate
- £1095 per group, up to 8 guests
Overview
Two of England’s most iconic landmarks in one private day, and both sit neatly between Southampton and London.
Walk around the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge, then explore Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is 20 minutes from Heathrow, which makes this the natural tour straight before or after a flight.
Highlights:
- Stonehenge and Windsor Castle in one day, with tickets pre-booked.
- A guided walk through Windsor’s cobbled old town.
- Pickup and drop-off at your ship, the airport or your London hotel, luggage and all.
- A private luxury Mercedes and your own driver-guide, just for your group.
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Three ways to take this tour
Choose your journey when you book. The price is the same whichever you pick: £1,095 per group of up to 8 guests.
- After your cruise (ship → tour → airport or London). We meet you at your terminal from about 8.30am, visit Stonehenge then Windsor, and drop you at Heathrow at about 4pm, or at Gatwick or your London hotel at about 5pm.
- Port day (ship → tour → ship). We meet you at your terminal at 8am, visit Stonehenge and Windsor, and have you back at the ship by 5pm.
- Before your cruise (airport or London → tour → ship). We meet you at Heathrow, Gatwick or your London hotel from 7.30am. Windsor comes first, with the castle opening at 10am, then Stonehenge, and we reach your Southampton terminal by about 3.15pm. It’s best for ships with all-aboard at 4.30pm or later.
Windsor Castle is normally closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On those days we explore Windsor town, the Long Walk and Eton instead, or can suggest another tour.
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What to Expect
1. Your pickup
Your driver-guide meets you at your cruise terminal, at airport arrivals or at your London hotel. Your luggage goes straight into the vehicle and stays with us all day, so there is nothing to store or collect.
Pickup
2. Stonehenge
Together with its surrounding prehistoric monuments, Stonehenge remains a powerful witness to the ancient civilisations that created it. Your guide collects your pre-booked tickets and brings this World Heritage Site to life with stories of the stones.
90 mins
3. Windsor Castle
Your guide shows you the scale of this spectacular fortress, founded by William the Conqueror, before escorting you in and setting you up with the audio guide to enjoy the State Apartments at your own pace.
2 hours
4. Windsor walk
Join your guide for a walk through the picturesque narrow cobbled streets of the old town of Windsor.
30 mins
5. Your drop-off
We take you on to your London hotel, the airport or your ship, and see you and your luggage safely to the door.
Drop-off
Make it your day
Every Tour Britannia tour is private, so the itinerary is a starting point, not a script.
This is the route most of our guests take, but you can change any of it. Your guide plans the day around you before you travel and stays flexible on the day itself. You can linger longer wherever you’re enjoying yourself, skip anything that doesn’t appeal, or stop wherever something catches your eye.
Ways to tailor this tour
- Swap Windsor for Salisbury and its cathedral
- Add Runnymede, where Magna Carta was sealed
- Walk across the river to Eton
- Have lunch at a traditional pub
Tell us what you’d like when you book, or ask us first. We’ll confirm the plan, and any change to the price, before you pay.
“We were easily able to modify and customize the itinerary.”
JRS4140, Tripadvisor
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Questions about this tour
Is the price per person or per group?
Per group. It’s £1,095 whichever journey you choose. That covers your whole private group of up to 8 guests, including pickups and drop-offs, your luggage and your own driver-guide. There’s no charge per person.
Which journey should we book?
After your cruise if you’re leaving the ship in Southampton and heading to London or the airport. Before your cruise if you’re flying in or staying in London and boarding that day. Port day if Southampton is a stop on your cruise and you’re sailing on that evening.
When and where do you meet us?
In Southampton we meet you at your cruise terminal (Ocean, QEII, City, Horizon or Mayflower): from about 8.30am after a cruise, and at 8am on a port day. Before a cruise we meet you at Heathrow or Gatwick arrivals, or at your London hotel, from 7.30am. Your guide texts you the day before to confirm.
Will we be back at the ship in time?
Port days are planned to have you back at the terminal by 5pm. Tell us your all-aboard time when you book and we plan the day around it. If your ship sails before 6.30pm, please ask us before booking. Before a cruise we aim to reach your terminal by about 3.15pm.
What if our ship or flight is late?
We track your ship and your flight and move the pickup to match. If a late arrival leaves less time, we shorten the tour rather than risk your ship or your flight. Stops we have to miss aren’t refunded.
What happens to our luggage?
It comes with you. Each guest can bring 1 large suitcase and 1 small bag, which stay locked in the vehicle all day. If you have more, tell us before you book.
Can we fly home the same day?
Yes, if your flight leaves Heathrow after 7pm. After your cruise we reach Heathrow at about 4pm.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your tour and get a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the start time aren’t refundable.
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off at your Southampton cruise terminal
- Heathrow, Gatwick or London hotel pickup or drop-off before and after your cruise
- Your luggage carried all day (1 large suitcase and 1 small bag each)
- Private luxury Mercedes and your own English-speaking driver-guide
- Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, USB charging and bottled water
- Child seats at no extra cost
Not included: Stonehenge and Windsor Castle admission (we pre-book your tickets), food, drink (apart from bottled water) and gratuities.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour, with a full refund.
Not ready to book yet?
Tell us your dates and what you’d like to see, and we’ll send you a tailored plan for your day with a confirmed price, usually within 24 hours. There’s no payment and no obligation.
We’ll only use your details to reply to your enquiry. Prefer to talk? Call 0800 787 9757 (+44 800 787 9757 from overseas) or email bookings@tourbritannia.co.uk.
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